Today is the opening day of boating season which reminds us that summer is just around the corner. As with any opening day, the Fremont bridge and Ballard bridge will […]
It’s a beautiful day for Golden Gardens
We stopped by Golden Gardens this May 1st afternoon and found the beach full of people thawing out from our long winter.
Sneak peek of the new penguin exhibit
Today was preview day of the Woodland Park Zoo’s Humboldt Penguin exhibit. Members of the zoo were invited to come take a look at the new habitat that opens to […]
Weekend events calendar
A few Ballard events for Friday and into the weekend… Today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the open house at the Kolstrand Building on Ballard Ave. Meet the […]
Tight turn for trucks creates traffic mess
My Ballard reader Roy Hobbs sent us this picture: “At least twice a week, I see a truck getting hung up making the right turn from 15th to get on […]
Archie McPhee down to the last month in Ballard
Archie McPhee, the quirky shop on Market, has just one more month in Ballard. As they continue to pack up and move their bazzillion trinkets, some things aren’t going with […]
Plaka Estiatorio
Plaka (Greek) PlakaBallard.com 5407 20th Avenue NW (map) 206-829-8934 AdventuresOfAHungryGirl.com: “It would be a great place for a family dinner, or for someone’s birthday.” [ratings]
Root Table
Root Table (Asian-fusion) RootTableRestaurant.com 2213 Market Street (map) (206) 420-3214 SeattleTimes.com: “It’s a lovely neighborhood restaurant for a relaxing meal, at a price point that won’t make you too tense […]
Mayor to help clean up Ballard Saturday
It’s time for some spring cleaning in downtown Ballard. As part of the Mayor’s “Clean and Green Seattle initiative,” Marvin’s Garden Park and the surrounding area will get spruced up […]
Museum seeks volunteers for ambitious project
The Nordic Heritage Museum is looking for volunteers to help with their new oral history initiative, “Nordic American Voices.” The ambitious plan is to record the life histories of Nordic […]
Todd Boettger now breathing on his own
Todd Boettger, the man who was attacked in Greenwood earlier this month, is recovering slowly. Forrest Boettger, Todd’s brother, says that Todd is still in the ICU at Harborview but […]
Weekend construction to snarl Market St.
Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews will be out on Saturday fixing two areas along Market St. The first trouble spot will be just west of the intersection at 15th […]
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